2019 Agenda

JAN 8, 2019

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CONNECTIONS™ Summit features panels examining successful consumer-focused strategies that meet the challenges of today’s IoT and smart home ecosystems. Leading analysts from host Parks Associates present consumer research and moderate expert discussions on key trends in user experiences, voice, insurance, privacy, and independent living. CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES is THE place to be to learn about the smart home, get the latest consumer research, and network with strategic decision makers in this growing market.

Smart home devices and services are maturing across a number of traditional and emerging verticals. Explore the potential of smart home platforms to deliver a unified and reliable consumer experience while delivering the data and engagement that creates lasting business value.

The UI experience is compelling but the true value of voice assistants is their ability to unify control of fragmented and disparate ecosystems. This session addresses the voice-first experience including adoption and crossover strategies in smart home and connected entertainment.

Connectivity has changed how consumers interact with brands. Learn how brands are leveraging proactive support interactions to engage their customers, drive higher ROI and build consumer confidence in the safety, security and reliability of their IoT experiences.

Innovative builders are leveraging smart home technology to differentiate their products with enhanced security, comfort, convenience, and energy efficiency. The smarter home is also creating opportunities for new services such as alternative energy. Take a look at some of trends in homebuilding and energy services that are transforming the home of the future.

Explore the convergence of insurance and smart home, including the emerging ecosystem of players, go-to-market options for device distribution and management, data analytics needs and workflows. Get insight into the unique economics of the leading types of losses and how business model innovation can leverage incentives and adjacent services to drive consumer adoption.

Increasing demand for solutions that improve quality-of-life for seniors is expanding opportunities for independent living solutions. This session examines smart home solutions that deliver life- and cost-saving health benefits at home, including medical monitoring, telehealth technologies, and personalized delivery/transportation services.